Archive for April, 2009

Diagnosing a Herniated Disc

Even the seemingly simplest task can be excruciatingly uncomfortable and painful when you have a herniated disc. This is a condition wherein the spinal disc ruptures and part of it is pushed outside of its normal boundary. Such a disc bulges out from the vertebral alignment and causes the spinal nerves and the spinal cord [...]

Signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Feeling tingly all over is only good when it is because you are all giddy and excited about something. But, when you have a tingling feeling on your hands for no apparent reason, you might have carpal tunnel syndrome. The carpal tunnel is located at the base of the hand in the wrist. It is [...]

Exercise and Stretching to Prevent Sore Muscles

Investing a little time in developing a good weight-bearing low-impact exercise and stretching plan can add up to great results when it comes to staving off arthritis pain. Strong muscles help protect the joints from wear and tear, and the movement keeps joints flexible. There are still some that insist on excusing their selves in [...]

Why most patients with frozen shoulder feel overly fatigued and frustrated?

To date the exact cause of having frozen shoulder is not yet established or recognized by medical experts. But some studies show that it might be caused by an injury or trauma in the shoulder area. These adhesions are also thought to attack healthy and functioning tissues in the shoulder. With this condition there’s a [...]